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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Portrait 33

September - November 2009

This issue features Hermannsburg pottery, Nicole Kidman, Ken Done, Jessie Street, two gladiators, the Portraits+Architecture exhibition and more.

Francis Russell Nixon
Francis Russell Nixon
Francis Russell Nixon

Sketches and sermons

by Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith looks at the 'fetching' portrait of Tasmania's first Anglican Bishop, Francis Russell Nixon by George Richmond
Potters' Portrait Pot
Potters' Portrait Pot
Potters' Portrait Pot

Of human clay

by Michael Desmond

The first collaborative commission has arrived. It's a self portrait, it's ceramic and it's from Hermannsburg.
Nicole Kidman, New York
Nicole Kidman, New York
Nicole Kidman, New York

Penn on paper

by Michael Desmond

Michael Desmond discusses Irving Penn's photographic portrait of Nicole Kidman.
Me
Me
Me

Donated duo

by Dr Sarah Engledow

Dr Sarah Engledow writes about the gift of two striking paintings by the Australian artist Ken Done AM.
Portrait of Lady Eyre Williams (Jessie Gibbon)
Portrait of Lady Eyre Williams (Jessie Gibbon)
Portrait of Lady Eyre Williams (Jessie Gibbon)

Chance encounter

by Joanna Gilmour

Joanna Gilmour explores the life and times of one of Melbourne's early socialites, Jessie Eyre Williams.
Portrait of Troppo Architects, 2009
Portrait of Troppo Architects, 2009
Portrait of Troppo Architects, 2009

Thinking about architecture and portraiture

by Dr Christopher Chapman

Dr Christopher Chapman describes the experimental exhibition Portraits + Architecture
Jessie Street
Jessie Street
Jessie Street

Worth her salt

by Joanna Gilmour

Jerrold Nathan's portrait of Jessie Street shows the elegant side of a many-faceted lady.
The Gladiators (Norm Provan and Arthur Summons)
The Gladiators (Norm Provan and Arthur Summons)
The Gladiators (Norm Provan and Arthur Summons)

Who's that?

by Michael Desmond

Michael Desmond discusses the iconic picture of two Rugby League players which became known as 'The Gladiators'.
Mr and Mrs Horace Keats in the
Mr and Mrs Horace Keats in the
Mr and Mrs Horace Keats in the

Heartfelt

by Dr Sarah Engledow

The portrait of Janet and Horace Keats with the spirit of the poet Christopher Brennan is brought to life by artist Dora Toovey.

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Portrait 34

December 2009 - February 2010

This issue features Australian cricketers, surfing legend Isabel Letham, Christos Tsiolkas, Bob Brown's portrait by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton, James Angus, virtual portraits and more.

Portrait 32

June - August 2009

This issue features Vanity Fair, Nancy Bird Walton, William Barak, Sidney Kidman, Benjamin Duterrau's portraits of the Indigenous peoples of Tasmania, and more.
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